Racing team leader Segers sticks to the hard facts as he describes
how to analyze the performance of both car and driver to get more of
both on the racetrack. He begins with the basics on data acquisition,
then describes the requirements for data analysis software and compares
features. He addresses the basic measurements from lap markers and
inertial track mapping to GPS and data logging, then covers the
measurement of straight-line acceleration (including measurement of
torque and horsepower), braking (including braking effort and lockup),
gearing (including downshifting), cornering, roll stiffness
distribution, wheel loads and weight transfer, shock absorbers and
aerodynamics. He fully describes how to measure drivers'
performance and closes with chapters on simulation tools and using the
data acquisition system for developing race strategy.

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